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Wisconsin Elections Commission Orders New Rules for Madison After Missing Ballots
The Wisconsin Elections Commission mandates staff training and clearer responsibilities after nearly 200 absentee ballots were missed in Madison's November 2024 election, officials said.
- On Friday, the Wisconsin Elections Commission ordered Madison’s Clerk’s Office to change absentee ballot procedures following a 5-1 vote.
- The WEC report revealed a confluence of errors in the City Clerk’s Office, leading to 193 absentee ballots going uncounted, following Friday’s order.
- Procedural changes include Madison election officials creating an internal task plan, printing poll books no earlier than the Tuesday before each election, and developing a ballot tracking record.
- The order requires Michael Haas, Acting City Clerk, to certify compliance in writing by January 1, 2026, and provide a written explanation ahead of February 17, 2026.
- The order positions Madison to improve absentee ballot procedures, aiming to prevent future failures and inform other municipalities, said Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway.
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Lake Geneva NewsWisconsin Elections Commission orders new rules for Madison after missing ballots
The Wisconsin Elections Commission ordered the city of Madison on Friday to pursue additional election-related policies after nearly 200 absentee ballots were not counted in the November election.
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Wisconsin ExaminerElections Commission orders Madison to make absentee process changes
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